During the holiday season we give thanks for those things which make our lives better. Often, these are the simple things that bring us comfort or joy, uplift us and…
Author: Phil Hough
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
Finally – A Chance to Take Action
If you have been wondering lately "Are we ever going to achieve wilderness for the Scotchmans?", you are not alone. It seems like we have been building support forever, while…
Join in Idaho Gives May 2nd!
It is not just an event, its a movement. And its going to be huge! On May 2nd, The Idaho Nonprofit Center conducts its first ever, one-day online fundraising event…
A Year End Thank You From FSPW
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness have had a great year! From watching for Wolverines to building new trail or working on existing ones we've actively engaged a large corp of…
Conservation and Collaboration
Conservation Through Collaboration and Conversation NOTE: In the November 22 edition of the Sanders County Ledger, an article beginning on page 13 erroneously stated that Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness…
One Step Closer
Recently the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness were one of eight parties that joined together to submit a letter with agreed upon recommendations for the draft forest plan. Eight individuals,…
Thank YOU Commenters
The period for commenting on the draft land management plans for the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests came to a close on Monday. We would like to thank all…
Wolverine Study Preliminary Results
It's Wednesday and we're still thinking of Wolverines! The preliminary results from our winter 2011-2012 Wolverine (Rare Forest Carnivore) study are in. And from many measures, this was a stunning…
